Ways to Make Tofu Actually Taste Like Meat

BBQ Sauce. Marinate tofu in barbecue sauce for 30 minutes and pop it under the broiler for a tasty piece of tofu. Pair it with coleslaw and potato salad for the full barbecue experience. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Chili. Rinse a block of tofu under water, then squeeze dry. Pulse it a few times in the food processor for a ground-meat-like texture and add it to your favorite chili recipe. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Grilled. Cube up tofu and marinate with cubed vegetables in Italian dressing for 30 minutes. Grill until the vegetables are cooked through. (Credit: Shutterstock)

“Meat” Balls. Tossed with tomato sauce and spaghetti, no one will know that they’re eating tofu meatballs. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Spices. Because tofu has relatively little flavor on its own, adding spices, bouillon cubes, or marinades can transform those blocks of bean curd into something delicious. (Credit: Shutterstock)